Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
rampike	17	17
rampikes	18	18
ramping	16	16
rampion	14	14
rampions	15	15
rampole	14	14
rampoles	15	15
ramps	11	11
ramrod	10	10
ramrodded	15	15
ramrodding	18	18
ramrods	11	11
rams	7	7
ramshackle	23	23
ramshorn	14	14
ramshorns	15	15
ramson	10	10
ramsons	11	11
ramtil	10	10
ramtilla	13	13
ramtillas	14	14
ramtils	11	11
ramulose	13	13
ramulous	14	14
ramus	9	9